GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- Government data shows bus and train ridership is up in cities across the nation. Last year alone, the Rapid had 400,000 more rides, an increase of nearly 9 percent. That's higher than national trends at 7 percent growth.

In fact transit is doing so well they're adding 33 stations up Division and the Medical Mile. That 39 million dollar project is expected to create a fast moving transit line along Division, Michigan, and the Medical Mile.

Pouget says, "Specifically up to the Medical Mile, many jobs were created up there and there is certainly a demand to get people up there. This does it quicker and more efficiently."

It's just another sign that ridership is up, and they expect that trend to stay that way.